PSA has paused Value-tier submissions as it works through a backlog of more than 10 million cards, signaling major changes for collectors and the grading market.
As Pokemon and TCG markets continue to rise, the PSA app has seen the top five most scanned cards come from gaming sets. The app helps with identification, which may be a big reason the top five cards are Pokemon.
The most popular grading company in the hobby has seen a monumental increase in submissions, including record breaking numbers in May. And while they have changed turnaround times and required minimums, pricing has stayed the same.
PSA’s new fraud report reveals more than $200 million in counterfeit trading cards, with Pokémon, Michael Jordan, Mickey Mantle, and Tom Brady among the most targeted.
Steve Aoki’s trading card collection features high-end sports cards, Pokémon grails, and rare collectibles, highlighting collecting as a public figure.
